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Best Schools in 52738, IA
52738, IA has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,916 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 52738 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52738, IA
The top high schools in 52738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Waco High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Columbus Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
4. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
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Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
5. Wapello Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52738, IA
The top middle schools in 52738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Community Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Wapello Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52738, IA
The top elementary schools in 52738, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa-muscatine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
2. Winfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
3. Waco Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
4. Wapello Elementary School
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Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
5. Roundy Elementary School
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Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52738, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52738, IA has a total population of 3,390 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52738, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 52738, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52738, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52738, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 52738, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52738, IA
How many schools are in 52738, IA?
52738, IA has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,916 students in total.
How do schools in 52738 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 52738 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 52738 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52738?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations